Simon Cole

Well said, Mr Benwell. Our Head of State arrangements work so well. I also support AML’s call for the GG to be appointed on the advice of both the PM & Opposition Leader, or some other method to avoid partisan nominations such as we have and have had in the past. This might avoid the unfortunate lack of protocol that occured when the King visited recently. Prof Anne Twomey suggests a sort of plebiscite to elect the GG from existing Governors to trial-run a system for a possible republic. But the only contingency plan Australia should have is in case the UK abolishes the monarchy (heaven forbid). Personally, I think one option that we should consider is installing an Australian dynasty. The possibility of widespread agreement on that and in particular, which family that would be seems very remote. However, without the kernel of an idea, there is no possibility of it eventuating.